Over the past few years my school slowly implemented the use of teacher webpages. The RH Team (discussed under Technology Leadership) helped create the template for both the webpage and the weekly newsletter. Each teacher was responsible for the upkeep of the webpage which included a personal introduction section, a photo gallery, a section for suggested links, a download section, and finally a chronological section of weekly newsletters.
REFLECTION
The predetermined webpage template was extremely helpful. Many teachers had little to no experience with website design and to simply add the information for each section was a good starting point. The task of adding links and pictures for some teachers was extremely challenging. I commonly found myself assisting teacher's in the upkeep of their page.
I especially like the photo gallery feature. My personal goal has been to update this section at least every three to four weeks as a visual communication of activities occurring in fourth grade.
The newsletter has been an excellent communication tool. I assign the reading of the newsletter as homework every Monday to encourage my students and parents to read the academic goals for the week and additional information outlined in each newsletter.
I studied about the benefits of interactive gaming in a previous graduate course. Last year, I added my own piece within the template under "Special Notes." I started to include a weekly interactive website in relation to a current topic of study in class. This has been a great way to encourage my students to continually investigate content from class at home during their free time.
REFLECTION
The predetermined webpage template was extremely helpful. Many teachers had little to no experience with website design and to simply add the information for each section was a good starting point. The task of adding links and pictures for some teachers was extremely challenging. I commonly found myself assisting teacher's in the upkeep of their page.
I especially like the photo gallery feature. My personal goal has been to update this section at least every three to four weeks as a visual communication of activities occurring in fourth grade.
The newsletter has been an excellent communication tool. I assign the reading of the newsletter as homework every Monday to encourage my students and parents to read the academic goals for the week and additional information outlined in each newsletter.
I studied about the benefits of interactive gaming in a previous graduate course. Last year, I added my own piece within the template under "Special Notes." I started to include a weekly interactive website in relation to a current topic of study in class. This has been a great way to encourage my students to continually investigate content from class at home during their free time.